...is the London, UK branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism, also known as the SCA.
The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating
the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe.
On Sunday 8th of November a small group gathered at William of Barnet’s flat to work on projects, eat and drink, and enjoy good conversation. Progress was made on fighting equipment and outfits and much merriment was made.
These Arts Afternoons are a regular occurrence. If you would like to attend one, whether you’re brand new to all this or an old hand, keep an eye on the events calendar for details.
Thamesreach is continuing its programme of rapier revels and is looking for instructors/ marshals to help sustain its development of the art in the area. We have recently added another beginner to our fortnightly practice in the Shire and hope for maybe one or two authorisations.
The format is an all-day session, with a morning and an afternoon session – starting at 10am. There is a costumed potluck supper followed by dancing and other divers entertainments as ye well.
Date: 28th November 2009
Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Venue: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
Ever wanted to know how to make period deodorant, keep away fleas, how long it takes to grind rose petals, what ambergris smells like, and why you should always keep seashells and wine at hand as a beauty aid? Then come to the Thamesreach October Revel.
Date: 17th October 2009
Time: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Venue: Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SP
The First Insulae Draconis Principality Coronet Tourney will be held on the 19th – 21st February 2010 in Gilwell Park, in the ancient Royal Epping Forest.
The shire of Thamesreach bids you all come and mark this joyous occasion and bear witness to Insulae Draconis’ elevation to a new and Princely estate.
It is with great joy that the fair Shire of Thamesreach shall be running the third St Ethelberga winter feast and entertainments.
We typically hold local gatherings in North London, steps from Archway Tube station, to pass the afternoon and evening in good company, enjoy some food, drink, dancing and the arts of peace of the Society.
Local tourneys are held in the armoured combat marshal’s garden, in South London, close to Hampton Court.
Announcements for activities will be on the Thamesreach list.
Our periodic visits to London’s splendid museums and galleries continue!
Viewing the Tudor and Elizabethan galleries is on the menu for coming weeks – contact Edith for details of a date.
We meet once a month in the pub (3rd Monday of the month, with occasional changes to avoid holidays) to share a pint and talk over plans for the shire activities.
Ye Old Watling (link opens to Streetmap.co.uk location)
29 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9BR
Close to Bank and Mansion House Tube stations, and St. Paul’s cathedral.
It’s well connected by Tube, DLR and Silverlink, and is in the heart of the historic City of London.
Upcoming meetings:
Our fighting and fencing site is in East London, with indoor space, showers/change area, and street parking.
Wednesday evenings, 7-10ish. £6/person towards site rental.
We hold periodic gatherings for scribes at weekends, to work on current projects, and share our skills. Contact Edith the seneschal, or Mistress Nerissa, for more information.
Next scriptorium: TBA
